# Oregon Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go > Oregon Observatory is an observatory in United States (Bend, Oregon). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oregon-observatory/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Observatory · Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 702 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Tu-Su 21:00-23:00 - **Coordinates:** 43.88532, -121.44792 ## What it is and where Oregon Observatory is an observatory in United States (Bend, Oregon). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Bend, Oregon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bend/), where this site lists 27 more places to see, 24 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 43.88532, -121.44792; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 702 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.885319%2C-121.447924) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.885319%2C-121.447924) It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Oregon Observatory is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 04 | | February | Possible | 10 h 15 | | March | Best time | 11 h 38 | | April | Best time | 13 h 13 | | May | Best time | 14 h 33 | | June | Best time | 15 h 16 | | July | Best time | 14 h 58 | | August | Best time | 13 h 49 | | September | Best time | 12 h 17 | | October | Best time | 10 h 45 | | November | Possible | 9 h 24 | | December | Possible | 8 h 44 | In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Lava River Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lava-river-cave/): Cave in Oregon · 6.4 km - [Lava Butte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lava-butte/): Nature · 8.2 km - [High Desert Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-high-desert-museum/): Non-profit organization in the USA · 12 km - [Lolo Butte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lolo-butte/): Summit in Oregon · 13 km - [La Pine State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/la-pine-state-park/): State park in Oregon, United States · 14 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Architecture - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River - [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C - [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Oregon Observatory? It is an observatory in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Oregon Observatory? March to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. ### How do you get to Oregon Observatory? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 702 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.885319%2C-121.447924) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Lava River Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lava-river-cave/), [Lava Butte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lava-butte/), [High Desert Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-high-desert-museum/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/354725952), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7641159), CC0. More about Oregon Observatory on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Observatory). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).